Obituary

Martha Jean Garrett
(July 3, 1936 - April 15, 2008)

Martha Jean Osborn Thomas Johnson Garrett was born July 3, 1936 to the late Charles Clifton Osborn and Mary Ellen Bacon Osborn in Princeton, Kentucky. Jean was preceded in death by one brother Charles W. Osborn.

Jean as most knew her, grew up in Cadiz, Kentucky and was a graduate of Attucks High School in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Jean later attended Huntington Barber College and graduated as a Master Barber. She retired in 1995 after 20 years in the profession.

Jean was an active member of the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. At Calvary she served as Trustee Chairperson, choir member and organized the Christian Performing Artist Group. Jean was creative and loved art. She was a professional artist, a member of the Tri-State Arts Association and received many awards for her paintings. She also served four years as a volunteer at St. Mary's Medical Center.

Jean married the late Cvell Thomas and moved to Ironton, Ohio. From this marriage three children survive: Bruce D. Thomas, Matthew C. Thomas (Wife Amanda) of Ironton, Ohio and TaFrinda Thomas Bates of Proctorville, Ohio. Jean married James Johnson who passed in 1989. Mr. Billy L. Garrett, Sr. and Jean were married in 1995. She leaves behind Mr. Garrett, two step sons; Billy L. Garrett, Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana, Curtis Garrett of Atlanta, Georgia, 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, several nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be 12:00Noon Saturday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastor Franklin Murphy, Sr officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, ohio. Friends may call from 6-8:00Pm Friday at the church.